H.B. Fuller 40RC

H.B. Fuller 40RC is a fast-curing, high-strength anaerobic adhesive. This green anaerobic retaining compound is used for locking and sealing threads and for retaining cylindrical components. It is highly resistant to heat, corrosion, vibrations, water, gasses, oils, hydrocarbons,and many chemicals.

Chemical Family: Urethane Methacrylates

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Adhesive, 1K (1 component) Sealant, Anaerobic Adhesive, Anaerobic Sealant, Thread Sealant

Application Area: Appliances, Cylindrical Fitting Parts, Gears, Pulleys, Screws, Shafts, Thread

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Features: Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Strength, Fast Cure, Heat Resistance, Hydrocarbon Resistant, Medium Viscosity, Oil Resistant, Vibration Resistance, Water Resistant

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Features and Benefits
  • Green Anaerobic Retaining Compound
  • High Strength
  • High Resistance to Heat, Corrosion, Vibrations, Water, Gasses, Oils, Hydrocarbons, and Many Chemicals
  • Controlled flow viscosity
  • Replaces clamp rings, set screws, and snap rings

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
General Instructions

Surfaces to be bonded should be clean and dry and free of grease. Product should be applied in enough quantity to fill all engaged threads or gap. The product performs best in thin bond gaps. Very large gaps may create gaps that will affect the cure speed and overall strength. Good contact is essential. It is recommended to confirm compatibility of the product with all substrates prior to use. This product is not recommended for use with strong oxidizing materials. Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the surfaces before bonding, these aqueous washes can affect the cure and performance of the adhesive. This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics, users must check compatibility of the product with such substrates.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Chemical Resistance
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Room Temperature Strength (50% Water/50% Glycol, at 87°C, 1000h)75.0%-
Room Temperature Strength (Unleaded gasoline, at 22°C, 1000 h)100.0%-
Room Temperature Strength (Motor oil, at 125°C, 1000 h)100.0%-
Room Temperature Strength (Brake fluid, at 22°C, 1000h)100.0%-
Room Temperature Strength (Acetone, at 22°C, 1000h)100.0%-
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion80.0ppm/KASTM D696
Service Temperature- 55 - 150°C-
Pin/Collar Shear Strength18 - 35N-mISO 10123
Thermal Conductivity0.1W/m.KASTM C177
Specific Heat0.3kJ/kgK-
Cure Speed (at 5°C, 25% of room temperature strength)3.0h-
Cure Speed (at 5°C, 50% of room temperature strength)6.0h-
Cure Speed (at 5°C, 100% of room temperature strength)30 - 72h-
Cure Speed (at 40°C, 25% of room temperature strength)4.0min-
Cure Speed (at 40°C, 50% of room temperature strength)8.0min-
Cure Speed (at 40°C, 100% of room temperature strength)50 - 4320min-
Cure Speed on Steel (25% of room temperature strength)10.0min-
Cure Speed on Steel (50% of room temperature strength)20.0min-
Cure Speed on Steel (100% of room temperature strength)2 - 72h-
Cure Speed on Aluminium (25% of room temperature strength)1.0h-
Cure Speed on Aluminium (50% of room temperature strength)8.0h-
Cure Speed for 0.05mm Gap Size (25% of room temperature strength)10.0min-
Cure Speed for 0.05mm Gap Size (50% of room temperature strength)230.0min-
Cure Speed for 0.05mm Gap Size (100% of room temperature strength)2 - 72h-
Cure Speed for 0.25mm Gap Size (25% of room temperature strength)6.0h-
Cure Speed for 0.25mm Gap Size (50% of room temperature strength)15.0h-
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Spindle 2)400 - 600cPBrookfield
Specific Gravity1.13--
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
Full Cure Conditions2 - 72h-
Set Time (Steel)15.0--
Specifications

ASTM D-5363 AN 0412

Technical Details & Test Data

Curing Performance

The rate of cure will depend on environmental conditions and the substrates used. The gap of the bond line will affect set speed. Smaller gaps tend to increase set speed. Activators may be applied to further improve set speed, but may also impair overall adhesive performance.

Hot Strength (%RT strength, tested at temperature)

H.B. Fuller 40RC - Hot Strength (%Rt Strength, Tested At Temperature)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Conditions
  • Storage Temperature: 8 to 28°C.
  • Products should be stored unopened in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Products may be refrigerated for improved shelf life, but should be brought back to room temperature before use.